named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Bastille Day Celebration
Annual public event featuring music, dance, and cultural activities to celebrate French heritage and promote French language and traditions
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Awarding honors to members of the French-speaking communityConfers the Medal of Honor every two years and the Medal of Recognition annually to individuals who have made significant contributions to the French-speaking community in New York.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Hosting commemorative and anniversary eventsOrganizes special historical and anniversary events, including a 1995 gala at Park Avenue Armory honoring D-Day veterans, a 2024 ceremonial procession for the bicentennial of La Fayette’s return, and a December 2024 dinner marking the organization’s 100th anniversary.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizing Bastille Day celebrations and cultural eventsPlans and hosts annual Bastille Day events, including parades, cocktail receptions, and public gatherings in New York City, with documented events spanning from 2012 to 2024. These include large-scale celebrations such as the July 14th Ball and expanded public events in Central Park during the pandemic, drawing over 6,500 attendees in some years.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$16K
Contributions & grants$13K79%
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Investment income$340%
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expenses
Total expenses$27K
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balance sheet
Total assets$42K
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Net assets$42K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -18.2%
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Associations Françaises et de Langue Française de New York Network — Member organization within the network of French-speaking associations in New York.
- CAFUSA Network — COMMITTEE OF FRENCH SPEAKING SOCIETIES is associated with CAFUSA, a federation of French-speaking organizations.
- Communauté allemande de New York Partner — Co-organized a joint community parade on Fifth Avenue in 2013.
- Consulat Général de France à New York Government — Collaborates on July 14th celebrations in Central Park and other cultural events.
- Fédération des anciens combattants Partner — Co-organized a commemorative gala for the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landing in 1995.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Language Promotion through Bilingual Education 63 orgsmethodology: education_and_language_promotionBy supporting bilingual education programs in public schools, the organization promotes the French language and ensures intergenerational cultural continuity, because institutionalizing language in education increases access and long-term community resilience.shared approach: Culture-Integrated Language Education →
- Community Recognition for Visibility and Engagement 10 orgsmethodology: community-recognitionBy recognizing individuals for eminent service to the French community, the organization strengthens communal bonds and increases visibility, because public acknowledgment reinforces role models and inspires broader participation.shared approach: Recognition as Social Catalyst →
- Cultural Celebration as Community Engagementmethodology: cultural_celebrationBy organizing cultural celebrations such as Bastille Day events and parades, the organization fosters engagement and unity within the French-speaking community, because shared cultural experiences strengthen identity and belonging.
- Cultural Presence for Community Unificationmethodology: cultural_presence_and_community_unificationBy ensuring French cultural and institutional presence across domains and occasions, the organization unites the French-speaking community in the U.S., because sustained visibility fosters collective identity and belonging.